Back in Taipei. Then tomorrow we fly back to Hong Kong for a four day stint there.
The last couple of days in Beijing were more relaxed; we visited a couple of temples and did some shopping. Our guide fully briefed us on haggling techniques before we entered the shopping centre, so we were fully armed with knowledge before entering the fray.
Retail shopping outside of government regulated department stores is a full-body contact sport in Beijing. I'm sure "shopping for luggage" will make it into the Beijing 2008 olympics. Shopkeepers run out yelling at you, and if you make even the most casual glance at their wares you're whisked into the cubicle against your will and shown everything more expensive than what you want. After nailing down a few bargains we heard a few mumbles from sellers about how we were too good at negotiating.
Today it is raining mao's and go's outside so it's a good day to stay in and relax. Tomorrow, Hong Kong.
The last couple of days in Beijing were more relaxed; we visited a couple of temples and did some shopping. Our guide fully briefed us on haggling techniques before we entered the shopping centre, so we were fully armed with knowledge before entering the fray.
Retail shopping outside of government regulated department stores is a full-body contact sport in Beijing. I'm sure "shopping for luggage" will make it into the Beijing 2008 olympics. Shopkeepers run out yelling at you, and if you make even the most casual glance at their wares you're whisked into the cubicle against your will and shown everything more expensive than what you want. After nailing down a few bargains we heard a few mumbles from sellers about how we were too good at negotiating.
Today it is raining mao's and go's outside so it's a good day to stay in and relax. Tomorrow, Hong Kong.
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